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なぜ

naze

Description

「なぜ」は理由を聞くときに使う言葉です。

"なぜ" is a word used when asking for a reason.

少しかたい言い方で、「どうして」と同じ意味です。

It is a slightly formal way of speaking and has the same meaning as "どうして".

Meanings

なぜnaze

why; for what reason

なぜ学校を休んだのですか。

Why did you miss school?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    なぜ is slightly more formal or written than the everyday spoken どうして and なんで.

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